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Alright, what to do with this gretsch tom? Last viewed: 5 seconds ago

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So, in order to quench my thirst for a set of round badge Gretsches AND my never ending desire to refurbish and reunite orphan drums, I bought this on ebay for a good price. It has all the origianl parts in average condition (but completely functional) Obviously, it was starlight sparkle, but it has yellowed into something completely different. I actually like the faded color, but I know I will never find a 16 and 22 to match it, so here is the question:

Do I find the other pieces and recover this tom to match? or do I go funky with a mismatched kit?

more info, the edges were THRASHED, so I had to recut them, so originality is already out the window. plus the current wrap has some rash on it...

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-64 Ludwig Black Oyster Classic kit 22,13,16
-65 Leedy BDP 22,13,16
-65 Ludwig WMP Clubdate 20,12,14
-66 Ludwig Red sparkle Downbeat
-60's Gretsch RB Green Glass 22,13,16
Lots of cymbals, snares and orphans, old and newish
Posted on 15 years ago
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olddrums, have you ever re wrapped a gretsch shell before?? If not man your in for some fun! under the wrap is linen cloth glued to the shell! really!! and is a bear to remove! with that said you'll never find a match for the tom, SO against my golden rule of re wrapping a good wrap, re wrap this puppy, what color are you going for???

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 15 years ago
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I have seen the posts before about rewrapping an old gretsch, so I have a an idea of what is in store. Fortunately. it's not a big drum! What I rewrap it in would be determined by what I can find the other drums in. Hopefully a cool sparkle, like green or something...

-64 Ludwig Black Oyster Classic kit 22,13,16
-65 Leedy BDP 22,13,16
-65 Ludwig WMP Clubdate 20,12,14
-66 Ludwig Red sparkle Downbeat
-60's Gretsch RB Green Glass 22,13,16
Lots of cymbals, snares and orphans, old and newish
Posted on 15 years ago
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Posts: 10714 Threads: 579

From olddrums

I have seen the posts before about rewrapping an old gretsch, so I have a an idea of what is in store. Fortunately. it's not a big drum! What I rewrap it in would be determined by what I can find the other drums in. Hopefully a cool sparkle, like green or something...

COOL!!!! pics when your done???

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 15 years ago
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Ironically i just picked up a Starlite 22,13,and i,ve been told that finding a 16 will be like hunting for the golden fleece,but,there must be one or two for us out there somewhere.It is a beautiful color and i cant imagine it ever being re produced anytime soon...good luck

Hit like you mean it!!
Posted on 15 years ago
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Posts: 189 Threads: 35

I KNOW! I really wish this finish was still available!!

-64 Ludwig Black Oyster Classic kit 22,13,16
-65 Leedy BDP 22,13,16
-65 Ludwig WMP Clubdate 20,12,14
-66 Ludwig Red sparkle Downbeat
-60's Gretsch RB Green Glass 22,13,16
Lots of cymbals, snares and orphans, old and newish
Posted on 15 years ago
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